Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (C$5.26) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (C$7) | C$13 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$1.97) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.13 (C$0.98) | C$2.41 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (C$2.85) | C$4.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.65 (C$1.34) | C$3.95 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (C$4.24) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.99 (C$1.18) | C$4.85 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.73 (C$1.12) | C$3.95 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.85 (C$1.15) | C$3.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.96) | C$2.68 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.46 (C$0.82) | C$2.16 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,130 (C$504) | C$2,300 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,454 (C$344) | C$1,599 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (C$126) | C$120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,552 (C$368) | C$1,347 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,170 (C$277) | C$985 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 539 (C$127) | C$69 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 (C$16) | C$60 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,826 (C$432) | C$311 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 496 (C$117) | C$140 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (C$4.12) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$4.04) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (C$54) | C$70 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 268 (C$63) | C$41 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 285 (C$68) | C$105 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (C$61) | C$120 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 96,919 (C$22,947) | C$24,609 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.07 (C$1.20) | C$1.69 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 238 (C$56) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$3.32) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 179 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.32) | C$4.17 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$3.87) | C$4.59 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.74) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.27 (C$1.01) | C$3.02 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Contagem | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (C$24) | C$61 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 (C$43) | C$118 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 200 (C$47) | C$97 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (C$2.80) | C$4.71 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.28) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 6,236 (C$1,476) | C$647 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (C$0.30) | C$0.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (C$29) | C$38 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$1.89) | C$13 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 90 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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